Campus HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition scholarships

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time on-campus HVAC technician to install, maintain, and repair campus heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The role requires EPA certification and a willingness to obtain a Certified Pool Operator within 1 year, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position offers generous benefits including health, retirement, substantial time off, and tuition scholarships for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED required.
• Completed apprenticeship program preferred.
• 5 years of HVAC experience.
• EPA Certification required; Certified Pool Operator within 1 year of hiring.
• Physically able to climb stairs/ladders and lift 50 lbs.
• Work in heat plant environment with heat/steam exposure; confined spaces.
• On-call rotation; nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair refrigeration and cooling equipment on campus; inspect chillers; service related equipment.
• Maintain and repair steam boilers and heating equipment; monitor boiler operations and safety tests.
• Maintain and repair air handling, exhaust, and ventilation equipment; service controls and lab fume hoods.
• Operate and maintain building controls systems, BACnet, and Siemens Desigo BAS Controls; update alarm logs.
• Operate and maintain pool controls and equipment; daily water testing and chemistry.

Skills

HVAC experience

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma/GED

Apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time on-campus HVAC technician to install, maintain, and repair campus heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The role requires EPA certification and a willingness to obtain a Certified Pool Operator within 1 year, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position offers generous benefits including health, retirement, substantial time off, and tuition scholarships for employees and dependents.